Know before you go
This area may have travel restrictions related to COVID-19.
The Best View Of Loch Ness
- Apartment
- People: 4
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Separate WCs: 1
- Min. Stay: 2 nights
1-Bedroom Luxury Apartment in Fort Augustus, Scottish Highlands - With Access To All The Abbey's Facilities
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 4 (1 Bedroom and sofa bed in living room) Notes on bedrooms: Upstairs, the bedroom features a very comfortable wrought iron king size bed, with windows overlooking the cloisters and a flat screen TV with Freeview and an integrated DVD player. There is plentiful storage with a built-in wardrobe and chest of drawers.
Facilities
Featured
- Heater
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
- Internet
- Parking
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Separate WCs: 1
- CloakroomToilet
- BathroomToilet, Bath with shower, Bath
- Located next to the bedroom, the bathroom with its original quatrefoil windows and lovely views has a powerful built-in shower over the bath. There is also a second toilet located on the lower floor.
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Carbon-monoxide detectorKitchen
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- mountain
- resort
- Rural
- village
- waterfront
- lake
General
- HeatingCentral heating throughout the apartment.
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Parking available
- InternetFree wifi is provided throughout the apartment. We also provide access to Netflix throughout your stay.
- Towels available
- Fitness room/equipmentThere is a gym and swimming pool within the Abbey. Your key fob will give you free access to these. You are also welcome to use the other facilities including a tennis court, croquet & table tennis.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomA series of stunning arch windows in the open plan living / kitchen area work their way around this unique room bringing in much light and providing panoramic views of the loch, mountains and the Abbey itself.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- FridgeThere is a large integrated fridge/freezer in the kitchen.
- HobGas 4-ring hob.
- OvenSingle oven.
- Microwave
- Grill
- Toaster
- Dishes & utensilsFully equipped kitchen.
- KitchenThe fully fitted and well-equipped kitchen area features lovely granite work surfaces, gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The dining area has an oak dining table and four chairs.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining area
- DiningThe dining table affords panoramic views of Loch Ness.
Entertainment
- TelevisionNetflix is included within the cost of rental.
- Satellite/Cable TVFreesat TV channels are available.
- DVD player
- BooksThere is a small bookcase filled with novels.
- Games roomThere is a full size snooker table in the Abbey's lounge. Your key fob will give you free access to this. There is also table tennis in the cloisters and various other sports in the grounds.
- Ping pong table
- Pool tableThere is a full size snooker table in the Abbey's lounge. Your key fob will give you free access to this.
- Video libraryNetflix is included within the cost of rental.
Outside
- Garden
- BicyclesThere is amply bike storage in the Abbey.
- Ski & snowboardThe nearest place to ski is Glencoe, a stunning area itself and about 45 minutes' drive away.
- TennisThere is a tennis court in the Abbey grounds.
- GolfFort Augustus golf course is a mile away and is described as the "most challenging 9-hole course in Scotland" (try hitting out of the rough). There are a number of other 18-hole courses in the Inverness area.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Indoor pool
- SaunaThere is a sauna and steam room by the pool. Your key fob will give you free access to these.
- Heated pool
- Communal poolThere is a gym and swimming pool within the Abbey. Your key fob will give you free access to these.
Notes
- Outside: The Abbey lawns are well maintained and, according to the season, there are a number of sporting activities that you can enjoy right on the doorstep (and at no extra cost). And if you just want to watch, Fort William's cricket team play on the pitch within the Abbey grounds. There is also outdoor seating and a barbecue area. There are numerous parking spaces around the building. There is a restaurant in the grounds in the old boathouse. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Cotton bed linen and towels and feather duvets and pillows are provided as standard (but hollow fibre duvets and pillows can be provided at your request). Other: Entertainment options include a flat screen TV with Freesat, Netflix, DVD player and bluetooth speakers.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 4
Location
Hosted by Nick and Sarah
Ask a questionAbout Nick and Sarah
Sarah and I moved to Scotland in 2010 after some 15 years in London. At first I continued to commute down south for a few days each week and Sarah worked in Dundee. We now have a young family, I work in Edinburgh and we are both loving the lifestyle up here. My family are originally from Scotland and we wanted somewhere more relaxing to live and with access to the countryside. It has been a great move for us and we are really well settled in now.
Nick and Sarah purchased this Apartment in 2007
Why Nick and Sarah chose Fort Augustus
We bought the Monastery Tower in 2007 for a holiday apartment for ourselves whilst we were living in London. Very quickly the area became very special to us. We got married in Urquhart Castle and had our wedding reception in Fort Augustus. Loch Ness is probably the most talked about strip of water in the world. "Nessie" may get most of the coverage the loch itself is truly beautiful and, whatever the weather, it is so peaceful looking across it at the hills and mountains. But it's not all about the loch. The surrounding area is just as charming. There are so many interesting walks, many from the town itself and the sights are amazing.
What makes this Apartment unique
St Benedict's Abbey was redeveloped as luxury holiday apartments a few years ago and named the Highland Club. The grounds are lovely, the architecture is stunning and its location is fantastic. There are a number of facilities in the Abbey itself that guests can enjoy such as snooker (full size table), swimming, croquet, tennis and table tennis. Walking around the grounds is a real pleasure. There is a children's climbing frame. All of the apartments in the Highland Club offer something special and they are all so different that there is probably no such thing as the "best" apartment. However, we bought the Monastery Tower as we wanted 360 degree views of the area and, in particular, an unrestricted view of Loch Ness. If it is views that you want, then you really won't find a better choice at the Abbey. December 2017 UPDATE - the swimming pool renovations are complete and the pool in the Highlands Club is now open. January 2018 UPDATE - The sauna and steam room renovations are complete and are now open.
- Languages:
- English
Property managers rent properties as a business.